What Does "Require Sponsorship for Employment Visa" Mean?

The question, ""Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (H-1B visa status)?"" is asking if:

1. Currently: You need an employer to sponsor you for a work visa (like the H-1B) to be able to work in the U.S. right now.

2. In the Future: You might need such sponsorship later, even if you don’t need it at the moment (e.g., if you are on a temporary visa like OPT, which expires).

How to Answer:

• If you are not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (Green Card holder):

o Answer ""Yes"" if you will need sponsorship now or at any point in the future.

o Answer ""No"" if you already have work authorization that doesn’t require sponsorship (e.g., Green Card, dependent visa with work authorization).

• If you are a U.S. citizen or Green Card holder:

o Answer ""No"", because you do not require sponsorship.

Employers ask this question to understand whether they will need to assist in securing or maintaining your work authorization.